The series is being produced by HBO, the same network behind worldwide hits like 'Sex and the City' and 'Game of Thrones'.

Judging from the trailer, 'Big Little Lies' looks to be full of betrayals, powerplays and fueds played out among a group of monied, and pretty unlikable, California elites. There also looks to be a fair dose of sex, crime and action.

According to Fairfax Media, Moriarty is a fan of the project and the author met Kidman early on to discuss the adaptation.